Sharad Yadav refuses to comment on CJI's 'intolerance' remark

Janata Dal (United) chief Sharad Yadav on Sunday said that there was no intolerance in the country and accused a few MPs of the ruling dispensation of using the language of divisive politics.

"There is no intolerance in the country. India is not an intolerant nation. There are few ministers, MPs, who comment against the Constitution. They speak a language which may lead to the division of the society," Yadav told ANI.

The JD (U) leader, however, refused to comment on newly-appointed Chief Justice of India (CJI), Justice T.S. Thakur's remark that the debate on intolerance in the country may have political dimensions but nobody needs to worry till the Supreme Court is there to uphold the rule of law.

"As he is the Chief Justice of India and he has taken his oath very recently, I don't want to comment on his remark," he said.

Justice Thakur has said that there might be political discussion happening over the intolerance issue, but people should not be afraid as the Supreme Court is present to uphold the rule of law.

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"Debate on intolerance may have political dimensions but nobody needs to worry till the Supreme Court is here to uphold rule of law," he said.

The CJI also mentioned that India is a country where person of every religion has a right to stay and profess and practice their religion.

"This country is home to various religions. People from other parts of the world came and flourished here. See, Parsis came from Persia and have been living here since ages...there is nothing to worry," he said.